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  1. Comment on How do you build strong online communities? in ~talk

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    I do miss avatars, though. I'd like more memory triggers for who these people are

    I do miss avatars, though. I'd like more memory triggers for who these people are

  2. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    Yeah, I agree. I felt so dirty hooking an Oculus up to Steam and frankly. I get why Valve wanted to hold on, but not having an affordable cordless solution for PCVR really sucked

    Yeah, I agree. I felt so dirty hooking an Oculus up to Steam and frankly. I get why Valve wanted to hold on, but not having an affordable cordless solution for PCVR really sucked

  3. Comment on Relativty — an open-source VR headset in ~tech

  4. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    It reminds me of when the Wii and WiiU came out. One amazingly innovative system and whose control method was really only used by first party developers. I'm not surprised, but the lack of risk...

    It reminds me of when the Wii and WiiU came out. One amazingly innovative system and whose control method was really only used by first party developers. I'm not surprised, but the lack of risk appetite among other studios is quite shocking to me.

  5. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    It's totally a semantics discussion, but I'll stand by my point about software. Yes, we can point to high watermarks for story and innovation like Half Life Alyx and that Greek game Meta released...

    It's totally a semantics discussion, but I'll stand by my point about software. Yes, we can point to high watermarks for story and innovation like Half Life Alyx and that Greek game Meta released a year or so ago, but the fact that Beat Sabre - a 5 year old game now - is the last title to break through means that the software hasn't inspired the popular consciousness like was hoped. I'd point to PSVR2 as an indication of that - low adoption rate and few quality games.

    I personally love VR. Especially for 3D design, it's amazing. That said, the proof is in the virtual pudding right now.

  6. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    I'd agree that the tech is right, but the software library barely escapes showing off what the thing can do. The games aren't full experiences - they're demos of the technology in action.

    I'd agree that the tech is right, but the software library barely escapes showing off what the thing can do. The games aren't full experiences - they're demos of the technology in action.

  7. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    Here's hoping. It's been almost 10 years and we're still in tech demo territory

    Here's hoping. It's been almost 10 years and we're still in tech demo territory

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    I'd love to have your glass half full approach to this thing but outside of Meta, there's still limited software holding back the headsets that do exist. Unless things have changed since I dug...

    I'd love to have your glass half full approach to this thing but outside of Meta, there's still limited software holding back the headsets that do exist. Unless things have changed since I dug into VR (Yes, PCVR) a few years ago, it's seems to still be a pretty niche space.

    3 votes

  9. Comment on Meta Quest 2 - For someone in a wheelchair in ~games

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    One thing I haven't seen mentioned are the add-ons that make the Quest 2 wearable and comfortable. Check out the BoboVR head strap and potentially a replacement face mask with a fan built into it....

    One thing I haven't seen mentioned are the add-ons that make the Quest 2 wearable and comfortable.

    Check out the BoboVR head strap and potentially a replacement face mask with a fan built into it.

    VR is super cool but I'd recommend your partner borrow one to see how they like it first.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Valve is possibly making a Steam Controller 2 and a ‘Roy’ for its Deckard in ~games

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    Man, the fact that there are so many Deckard holdouts here is both inspiring and discouraging. I sincerely believe that we haven't seen a Deckard yet because there's a strong lack of demand for VR...

    Man, the fact that there are so many Deckard holdouts here is both inspiring and discouraging. I sincerely believe that we haven't seen a Deckard yet because there's a strong lack of demand for VR experiences, and frankly, that's because the software out there is super limited.

    I think that there's still a back catalog that could keep many new adoptees entertained if there was a sudden surge in interest, but I just don't see that happening.

    There are too many barriers to entry to make VR a household thing. Mid spec PCs that can run VR aren't as plentiful as they need to be, dedicated VR playspace is a commodity not always available in homes and the cost of doing all of it is terribly prohibitive.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Relativty — an open-source VR headset in ~tech

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    It's weird because when I put on my OG Vive, the 'God Rays' from the frenel lenses were atrocious, yet when I 3d printed inserts that could hold Samsung GearVR pancake lenses (a fraction of the...

    It's weird because when I put on my OG Vive, the 'God Rays' from the frenel lenses were atrocious, yet when I 3d printed inserts that could hold Samsung GearVR pancake lenses (a fraction of the price) the whole field of view was visible.

    It's bizarre - everyone was doing the fresnel thing for a while and it never looked good.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Relativty — an open-source VR headset in ~tech

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    The big speculation around Valve's new headset (well, the one that's waiting in the wings should VR ever choose to become something) is that a Steam Deck would power it in much the same way that...

    The big speculation around Valve's new headset (well, the one that's waiting in the wings should VR ever choose to become something) is that a Steam Deck would power it in much the same way that Meta's hardware powers the quest.

    That all said, the market is all but dried up right now and I don't blame Valve for not announcing the 'Deckard' when there's basically no demand.

    4 votes

  13. Comment on "Americans get screwed because they can’t read" in ~society

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    I wonder why the string people insist on this when they too would probably prefer a chart or a table. My bet is that writing it is faster and fuck the audience for asking for anything different ;)

    I wonder why the string people insist on this when they too would probably prefer a chart or a table.

    My bet is that writing it is faster and fuck the audience for asking for anything different ;)

    2 votes

  14. Comment on "Americans get screwed because they can’t read" in ~society

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    As somebody who writes for but not in academica, I'll agree to the incompetence part. Oftentimes, academics approach a manuscript of any sort with the objective of it being comprehensive, not...

    As somebody who writes for but not in academica, I'll agree to the incompetence part. Oftentimes, academics approach a manuscript of any sort with the objective of it being comprehensive, not legible.

    Just as we're taught to explain subjects from beginning to end in our college term papers, academics explore a topic exhaustively in their news-y writing and for the reader, it's exhausting.

    10 votes

  15. Comment on Graduating college, starting work, and being lonely in ~talk

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    I'd second what the other poster said about living on your own vs. with roommates. While it depends on who you get, the built-in social network that comes with roommates is excellent. If you're...

    I'd second what the other poster said about living on your own vs. with roommates. While it depends on who you get, the built-in social network that comes with roommates is excellent.

    If you're open to the idea, interviewing with student houses that have people at a variety of stages in life (whether or not they have a space available) is a great way to build a network of acquaintances and get invited to parties.

    If you're an honest, open minded socialite with a regular income, artist types want that kind of of roommate.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on Half-Life 2 20th anniversary update in ~games

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    I hope that the VR mode translates

    I hope that the VR mode translates

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes

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    Seconded - @Akir often has bold and thoughtful posts

    Seconded - @Akir often has bold and thoughtful posts

    5 votes

  18. Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes

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    I think that we've had a few agreeable and not so agreeable conversations, but I always enjoy reading your posts. And I'm pretty sure that your name is Fae? Lol

    I think that we've had a few agreeable and not so agreeable conversations, but I always enjoy reading your posts. And I'm pretty sure that your name is Fae? Lol

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Idea-having is not art in ~tech

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    Love your response to this and Stephenson L's as well. There's such a defining 'Stephenson' quality to all of his writing - be it the setting, dialogue or the wild journeys he sends his characters...

    Love your response to this and Stephenson L's as well. There's such a defining 'Stephenson' quality to all of his writing - be it the setting, dialogue or the wild journeys he sends his characters on.

    Though I'm fundamentally worried and outraged about AI's ability to freely mimic style (written, filmic or image), I'm hopeful that it will never be able to do what Stephenson and other authors do - staying within their established style while at the same time pushing the boundaries of what it will become.

    6 votes

  20. Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes

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    Mine comes from an unusual song title off of an unusual record by the unusual techno group Underworld. The video is a large man jumping on a bed and the song is 'King of Snake's repeated with...

    Mine comes from an unusual song title off of an unusual record by the unusual techno group Underworld.

    The video is a large man jumping on a bed and the song is 'King of Snake's repeated with dragon screech sounds and a recording of an Asian man passionate about snake fighting.

    2 votes